Optical Managers

Asda Stores Ltd.; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail pharmacy in Gloucester is seeking an Optical Manager to oversee operations, manage a team of optometrists, and ensure compliance with regulations. Candidates must be fully qualified dispensing opticians and possess proven leadership skills. This role offers a discretionary bonus, pension matching, and excellent healthcare benefits, along with a commitment to employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount in store and online

Free access to wellbeing services

Discounts on services and activities

Professional indemnity insurance

GOC fees paid

CET package

Flexible working patterns

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• On track to meet the statutory points requirement for CPD.
• Confident in coaching others.
• Driven and ambitious to ensure departmental targets are met.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the entire operation.
• Manage the team of optometrists and optical assistants.
• Oversee compliance processes and procedures.
• Review sales forecasting and department targets.
• Handle customer queries.
• Manage clinic and shop floor processes.
• Coach and develop the team in partnership with an optometrist.

Skills

Leadership skills

Customer care

Coaching others

Time management

Education

Fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC

Job description

Optical Manager

Location: Gloucester

At Asda, nothing is more important to us than the health and wellbeing of our customers, and we pride ourselves on providing excellent service and clinical care. Our Optical Managers are key to our success, making sure the team has everything in place that they need to deliver. Our unique fixed‑price approach means there's no up‑selling. Single‑vision glasses are the same price as varifocals, and there are no top‑up costs for anti‑scratch or thinner lenses either, so we don't have to compromise a customer solution because of what someone can afford.

With access to the wider Asda network, you will be supported by our Home Office teams who can offer clinical support and a team of Area Managers who will work alongside you to get the most out of your role every day. You will also be provided with regular business updates and feedback on your performance.

Rota: Monday – 09:00 – 18:00, Thursday – 09:00 – 18:00

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and managing the entire operation.
• Managing your team of optometrists and optical assistants.
• Overseeing compliance processes and procedures.
• Reviewing sales forecasting and department targets.
• Dealing with customer queries.
• Clinic management and managing the shop floor process.
• Coaching and developing your team in partnership with an optometrist.

Requirements

• A fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC.
• On track to meet the statutory points requirement for CPD.
• Confident in coaching others.
• Able to provide excellent customer and patient care.
• Driven and ambitious to ensure the department meets its targets.
• Proven leadership skills in a fast‑paced optics environment.
• Organised and able to manage your time effectively.

Benefits

• Discretionary company bonus.
• Company pension up to 7% matched.
• 15% colleague discount in store and online.
• Free access to wellbeing services such as Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans, and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline.
• Discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking to theme parks and cinemas.
• Your professional indemnity insurance.
• GOC fees paid.
• CET package.
• Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7 days opening.
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated.
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity and adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.